Summary Speech Therapist in the Southern Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a speech therapist. The following information is applicable to all Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (NOC 31112).
Description
Audiologists diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with peripheral and central hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems. Speech-language pathologists diagnose, assess and treat human communication disorders including speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are employed in hospitals, community and public health centres, extended care facilities, day clinics, rehabilitation centres and educational institutions, or may work in private practice. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$50.55/hour
Median wage in Nova Scotia
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in Nova Scotia
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Jobs
2 jobs
advertised in the Southern Region
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Competencies
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
- Oral Communication: Oral Expression
- Social Perceptiveness
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Instructing
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